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TIL that sugar doesn’t directly cause hyperactivity in children. Instead, the excitement around treats, the setting (like parties), and the expectations of parents and children play a bigger role in perceived energy boosts.

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ZgVa TIL - The Earth is 4.6 billion years old. If you scale this to 46 years then the human race has been here for just 4 hours. The Industrial Revolution began just 1 minute ago and in that time, 50% of the Earth’s forests have been destroyed.
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